By Dan Walters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. As the June 15 constitutional deadline for enacting a 2024-25 state budget approaches, the good news for Gov. Gavin Newsom is that all-important income tax revenues in April slightly exceeded […]
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Calexico Council Seats To Vacate May 8; Dale Calls Out Romo
By Richard Montenegro Brown CALEXICO — Recently recalled Calexico City Council members Raul Ureña and Gilberto Manzanarez are likely to have their seats officially vacated as soon as the next regular council meeting on May 8, according to election procedures. Meanwhile, just days after the special recall election results were officially certified on Monday, April […]
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UC’s president had a plan to deescalate protests. How did we get a night of violence at UCLA?
By Atmika Iyer Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. As counterprotesters tore at barricades, threw fireworks, and beat and pepper sprayed pro-Palestine protesters at UCLA overnight Tuesday, no law enforcement officers took action to stop the violence or made […]
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SDSU-IV Alumna Named Imperial County Teacher of the Year
By Calexico Chronicle BRAWLEY — Amanda Casey’s fire for creating artwork began in the fourth grade when she first discovered the creative outlet and entered her artwork into competitions. Fast forward into adulthood, she channeled her passion into a profession, graduating from SDSU-Imperial Valley’s Division of Education teaching credential program in 2017, then going on […]
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Art, Music Students Team for Fashion Show at Garlan’s
By Richard Montenegro Brown CALEXICO — Students from two of the biggest high schools in the Imperial Valley teamed up to showcase their wide-ranging artistic talents on Tuesday evening, April 30, at Garlan’s first-ever Spring Fashion Show event in downtown Calexico. Garlan’s has been a staple of downtown Calexico since 1960. The event featured art, […]
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San Jose turns to AI for language translation
By B. Sakura Cannestra San Jose is expanding its language translation options in public meetings by using artificial intelligence. The city launched its partnership with Wordly, an AI-based service that offers live translation in 50 languages. Translation will be available at all San Jose City Council and council committee meetings. City officials say it’s more […]
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Transient Found Dead In Calexico Alley; Suspected OD
By Calexico Chronicle CALEXICO — In an area of the city known for high crime and illicit drug use, a local transient was found dead of what police suspect is a drug overdose in the alley behind the Pan American Mail Box Co. in the 200 block of Paulin Avenue in Calexico. The owner of […]
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Missing Brawley Man’s Body Found in Coachella Canal
By Calexico Chronicle BOMBAY BEACH — The body of a Brawley man reported missing more than a week ago was found in the Coachella Canal southeast of Bombay Beach not far from the foot of the Chocolate Mountains, where he was apparently headed to hike the Bradshaw Trail. The remains of 43-year-old Thomas Joseph Christensen […]
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California officials won’t say why it would cost ‘billions’ to protect prison workers from heat
By Jeanne Kuang Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. More than a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration delayed a workplace indoor heat rule because it might be too expensive for the state prison system, state officials are refusing […]
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Los Gatos community helps struggling residents pay rent
By Annalise Freimarck Los Gatos resident Shelly never thought she would struggle to make rent. But following a series of family tragedies and the loss of her job, she’s unsure how to keep a roof over herself and her dog Buddy. “Having a nervous breakdown, it messes with your mind. When you have things happening like this, not […]
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